~[@Eisenhorn], [@Polaris North], [@Apollosarcher], [@Plumbum], [@Lugubrious], [@Rice Porridge], [@Sho Minazuki]~ [quote=Djeld][color=598527]"I guess you could call me a scholar of sorts? I'm studying ancient magic. Would you like some tea, by the way?"[/color][/quote] "[color=steelblue]Hah! You better be glad I'm Kazador, boy! An average Dwarf would declare a grudge on you for offering him a drink as soft as tea![/color]" The Dwarf chided you, revealing his name in the process. "[color=steelblue]That's a no, by the way.[/color]" [quote=Jerod Staudinger][color=a0410d]"Jerod. I'm here for the coin, was paid fairly well for just marching out here and then sitting around waiting."[/color][/quote] [quote=Elena]"Anyway, I'm Elena. In another life I might've been a soldier of Grado, but that life's not this life, so someone's paying me to be here. Sounded like we were doing something important too, so I'm kinda waiting to go out and make some history."[/quote] "[color=steelblue]Ahh, mercenaries.[/color]" The Dwarf confirmed. "[color=steelblue]Hey, we Dwarves have quite a lot o' gold. Could use some extra swords to fight off bloody bandits and maybe do a lil' infiltrating?[/color]" [quote=Ferrian][color=00aeef]"Ferrian. I just stumbled upon this place looking for a place to rest."[/color][/quote] "[color=steelblue]Well, this place's called Dragonrage Pass. Doubt it'd be an ideal place to take a nap.[/color]" Kazador remarked. [quote=Luna][color=ed145b]"I'm Luna, from Archanea. I was sent here with my unit just in case. I'm sure it wouldn't come to that right?"[/color][/quote] "[color=steelblue]Hopefully. Don't really wanna fight our age-old allies after kicking Gaia's arse out of Arcadia.[/color]" Kazador replied. "[color=steelblue]I also hope the sentiment is mutual.[/color]" [quote=Rionach]“Seriously, though: it's great to meet so many interesting people. I hope I can compare!”[/quote] "[color=steelblue]A folk hero, are ya?[/color]" Kazador responded. "[color=steelblue]From Valentia? You're a little far from home, aren't ya lass? Mind telling us why?[/color]" ------ After a few moments of idle chatter and tea-sipping, Kazador called the group'a attention. "[color=steelblue]Ho! Didn't think I'd see her here.[/color]" The Dwarf pointed to a pair of people setting up shop nearby. A literal shop actually, their merchant wagon hosting an assortment of goods and knick knacks. Vulneraries, Weapons and various other items could be spotted in the mobile store. The pair included a [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/fireemblem/images/3/3b/Cuboon_Anna2.png/revision/latest?cb=20160806005950]red-haired woman who had a certain charm to her[/url] and the other was [url=https://static.zerochan.net/Jake.%28Fire.Emblem%29.full.1699330.jpg]a muscular blue-haired man who appeared to be her assistant[/url]. "[color=steelblue]Don't know if you know 'em but that right there is the famous, or infamous, merchant Anna and her lover Jake.[/color]" Kazador told everyone. "[color=steelblue]Can't say I like 'em. The girl's got her eye on Dwarven treasure and she'd do anything to make us purchase something with it.[/color]" He continued. "[color=steelblue]But never ever has she tried to steal 'em. She's a good lass, a bit shady but good.[/color]" When Anna and Jake were done preparing, the red-haired merchant immediately announced their opening. Flowery words accompanied with beautiful descriptions flowed smoothly from Anna and began attracting all manner of soldiers. Kazador once again pointed. "[color=steelblue]Well those two shouldn't be here.[/color]" The Dwarf referred to another pair of people both wearing regal colors of white and gold. One was [url=http://i.imgur.com/XpMUK1F.png]a young man of blue hair with a serious but curious face[/url] and the other was [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/fireemblem/images/b/be/Sharena_cipher_art.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171217195107]a girl of golden hair, more cheerful and excited than the other[/url]. "[color=steelblue]Those two are Alfonse and Sharena. Prince and Princess of Askr, respectively.[/color]" Kazador noted. "[color=steelblue]What the bloody hell are they doin' here? Shouldn't they be at the meeting?[/color]" Then, a trio this time came and Kazador knew them too. "[color=steelblue]Now look over there, there's some more lost royals.[/color]" The Dwarf said. The trio consisted one man and two women: [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f9/a2/a3/f9a2a315b060e52930424f06d9dbf7a7--hot-anime-anime-guys.jpg]The man was well-built but his more noticeable trait was the splash of white upon his hair[/url]. Beside him were two women, [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/valkyriecrusade/images/5/54/Rose_Knight.png/revision/latest?cb=20141206181655]one had blonde hair wearing red armor[/url] and the [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/valkyriecrusade/images/c/c6/Snow_Mage.png/revision/latest?cb=20150920191254]other had icy blue hair wearing robes[/url]. They too joined in checking the merchant's wares. "[color=steelblue]Now that man is Prince Jarde Devaron of Elibe. The girls are probably his bodyguard.[/color]" Kazador said. "[color=steelblue]I'd say Crown Prince but... let's just say he's Crown Prince just technically.[/color]" He said grimly. --- "[color=steelblue]Well...[/color]" Kazador stood up. "[color=steelblue]A little bit o' coincidence they're all here but... I suppose Anna is stirring quite the commotion.[/color]" The Dwarf said. "[color=steelblue]Usually I enjoy merrymaking but if Anna sees me, ohhh I'm going to have a long night.[/color]" Kazador then let out a hearty laugh. "[color=steelblue]I'll see you weirdoes when we see each other again.[/color]" And with that, the unusually large Dwarf left with his guard. Mere moments after the Dwarves have left, [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/fireemblem/images/6/61/Emma_cipher.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150811103033]a plucky little girl[/url] appeared in the camp all frantic and excited. She grabbed [u]Sordan[/u] by the arms and shook him. "[color=red]It's Anna! It'sAnna!It'sAnna!It'sAnna!It'sAnna!It'sAnna!It'sAnna![/color]" She was away as soon as she appeared, quickly joining the crowd of onlookers on the merchant's wares. "[color=mediumorchid]Haaah...[/color]" A sigh was heard and [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/fireemblem/images/2/26/Shade_cipher.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150811103802]a woman of dark colors[/url] entered the scene. "[color=mediumorchid]Sorry about Emma, she gets way too excited with Anna's shop. Though to be fair, the merchant woman always has something new to sell every time she opens up shop. I think that's her main selling point.[/color]" "[color=mediumorchid]Hmmm? You guys look pretty varied for a regiment. Shouldn't you all have the same uniform or at least the same weapon?[/color]"